by With 2023 marking the 30th anniversary of Return of the Jedithe Jazwares toymakers are revealing a special surprise for Star Wars fans: An exclusive set of vehicles based on concept art from George Lucas’s original trilogy capper.
There will be three Star Wars Micro Galaxy Squadron Storyboard ships will be available at San Diego Comic-Con later this month.
The X-wing and A-wing fighters and TIE Interceptor feature unique shadow colors and details that pay homage to the film’s original storyboards, allowing fans to recreate the climax where Rebels face off against the fully operational second Death Star of the rich.
Star Wars Micro Galaxy Squadron Storyboard Series
The 5-inch X-wing features opening S-foils in attack position, retractable landing gear, opening cockpit canopy and working droid socket, along with a 1-inch pilot and astromech microfigures. The A-wing has similar adjustable elements and a pilot, while the 3-inch TIE Interceptor has removable wings and a hatch to insert the pilot. Each vehicle’s packaging includes excerpts from the original storyboards and is available for $19.99 each.
The vehicles are just some of Jazwares’ limited-edition offerings at this year’s Comic-Con, which will also include a quartet of limited-edition critters of the hugely popular (and hugely cuddly) Squishmallows, as well as a 28-piece set of Pokémon figures and toy incarnations from the brand’s major video game licenses. Here’s your exclusive first look at the SDCC lineup, available at the Jazewares booth July 19-23.
Squishmallows
The exclusive Check-In Series Squishmallows features a quartet of popular plushies in special Comic-Con gear: Malcolm the Mushroom (wearing a special blue puffer jacket), Emily the Bat (wearing a purple hoodie), Cam the Cat (all spiked) and Patty the Pig (in a fuzzy bucket hat variety), each available for $40.
pokemon
The SDCC-exclusive Select First Partner Battle Figure Pack will debut at Comic-Con and only be available afterwards as a direct-to-consumer exclusive. Based on the animated series, this specially packaged set contains 2-inch versions of all 28 First Partner Pokémon plus Pikachu and is available for $99.99.
Star Wars Krsantan costume
After his introduction in Boba Fett’s book, this The reformed Wookiee bounty hunter became an instant fan favorite. Jazwares made this $50 inflatable Krrsantan costume, complete with gloves. (Meanwhile, fans seeking the full Krrsantan experience at SDCC can pose for photo ops with the Wookiee in the Star Wars Pavilion.)
HALO Warthog
The Halo Infinite Warthog (Neon Superfly) is a 4-inch war machine that glows under blacklight. The truly limited-edition vehicle (Jazwares only made 1,000 of them) costs $49.99 and comes complete with Spartan Celox figure and DLC code, and housed in a metal foil packaging.
Duty
As the venerable franchise turns 20, Jazwares is launching a new line of Duty action figures, including SDCC’s exclusive Ghost (Last Breath). This fully poseable, highly detailed 6-inch figure features the “Last Breath” skin, worn by Lt. Simon “Ghost” Riley Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and is equipped with interchangeable hands, radio, vintage .45 pistol and M4A1 assault rifle with magazine. Ghost is limited to 1,000 figures and will be available at Comic-Con for $39.99.
Fortnite two-pack
This “vending machine” two-pack includes gold-finished versions of fully articulated, heavily armed Beef Boss and Tomatohead encased in a gold case with LED-lit housing, all for $39.99.
AEW
The All Elite Wrestling crew will be represented at SDCC by Sting, based on his surprise appearance in 2022 at Dynamite: Quake by the Lake. Including his signature coffin and baseball bat, this six-inch collectible will be available for $40.
